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Buhlman Family History

Buhlman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Buhrman, Ruhlman, Bulman, Bullman, Buhman, Bohlman, Bahlman, Kuhlman

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Where is the Buhlman family from?

You can see how Buhlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buhlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Buhlman families living in Kent. This was about 55% of all the recorded Buhlman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Buhlman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Buhlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhlman. 32% of Buhlman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Buhlman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buhlman were Painter and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Buhlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buhlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhlman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 296 immigration records available for the last name Buhlman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 207 military records available for the last name Buhlman. For the veterans among your Buhlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhlman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buhlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Buhlman in 1962 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buhlman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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